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Divyanka Tripathi:
When I bought my house, the most important factor that I kept in mind was the ambience. I was always very particular about the air ventilation. In Mumbai, there is always dearth of greenery, so I got this home in Goregaon from where I can see a lush green playground. Also the area where I stay in is easily accessible from most of the studios. It saves me a lot of time while travelling to work. I am also impressed by the security in my society.
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TV actor Divyanka Tripathi went through a tough patch recently, when her nineyear-old relationship with actor Ssharad Malhotra came to an end. However, despite the break up, the 30-year-old continued to shoot for her hit TV show. Now, four months later, she talks about her take on love, and how much she enjoys being single.
Post the break up, has your take on love changed?
I am still a hard-core romantic. I am waiting for the right person, who wants my love. I am meant to get married (laughs). I realised my worth post break up. I have changed as a person. I really believe that some things happen for a reason, and they make you a better person. Today, I am more independent, and I am happy being myself. I have realised that life is not about being in a relationship, but living the way you want to.
Are you planning to settle down soon?
When I broke up, my parents became hyper, and asked if they could look for a marriage proposal for me. But with time, they have come to accept things. I don't want to jump into marriage right now. I want to find a person who wants me. I am single, and ready to mingle.
Rumours suggest that you are dating a Chinese restaurateur...
These reports are false. They might have come up, as he is part of my friends circle, and we hang out often. I would not like his name to be dragged into a link-up. He's a good friend. Earlier, I didn't have friends, so I am happy to make new friends. I feel liberated. I want to go on an expedition, try trekking, and even do a travel show.
Are you willing to date an actor now, or would you prefer a non-industry person?
In relationships, you cannot decide [your partner's] a profession. He could be from any walk of life. Right now, I am slightly sceptical of actors, but I believe in never say never.
Have you met Ssharad post your break up?
No, I haven't.
$$$$$*$$$$$Divyanka Tripathi's popularity quotient rises
Mumbai, July 1: Divyanka Tripathi aka Ishita of "Ye Hai Mohabbatein" recently crossed 2,50,000 followers on Instagram and on this special occasion, a group of her fans surprised her on the sets of "Yeh Hai Mohabbattein". Since she crossed the number 250 (in the thousands), they gifted her 250 chocolates, a bouquet of 250 roses and even wrote a book in exactly 2,50,000 words.
People present on the set said, "There was a huge collage with 250 of her pictures. The pictures were from all her shows and some of them from her personal life. Since she is hooked to green tea for health reasons, she was also gifted 250 sachets of her favourite green tea. Her fans seem to be people from all age groups and all of them seem to be truly excited meeting her favourite star. Divyanka as always was very sweet towards her fans. She spoke to them and on their request got pictures clicked with all of them. It's very rare to experience such huge fan following".
The source adds "Divyanka's fans keep visiting her sets and she never disappoints them but this one was really special.".
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$$$$$*$$$$$Happy Parents' Day: TV actors talk about their parents
Divyanka Tripathi:
My parents are my best friends, my inspiration and my motivation to be good. They have been strict in my formative years (and I thank them for that!), but they have been lenient and understanding when needed. From my parents I have learnt the importance of Karma. I have grown up to be patient and a family oriented person.
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$$$$$*$$$$$A simple thanks to all my friends who hv touched my life. Won't forget the time spent with u all. Thanks fr turning simple moments into something special.
Luv,
Divyanka
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$$$$$*$$$$$TOI:Divyanka Tripathi denies rumors of dating a Restaurateur
When people have an ugly breakup, often they want to stay away from the opposite sex and the concept of love but not Divyanka Tripathi. 'Ishita', aka Divyanka Tripathi, of '
Ye HaiMohabbatein' had an ugly breakup early this year. She was dating Ssharad Tripathi and was supposed to get married early this year. But things did not pan out as planned.
But Divyanka has not lost hope in the prospect of finding someone who can love and appreciate her. There was a rumor floating in the media circuit about the actress dating a restaurateur, but in a recent interview Divyanka rubbishes the news and claims that he is just a friend.
Talking on the subject, Divyanka said, "I am very much single and ready to mingle." But she is not so sure about dating an actor again. While her parents were worried about her future and wanted to start looking for a suitable groom for her, they've now decided to wait and let their dear daughter take time to decide. The breakup has changed Divyanka as a person, and she is now looking forward to someone who is worth her love.
With the current success and all the support she is getting, we doubt Divyanka will find it too difficult to find the right person.
Gayatri Kolwankar,TNN | Aug 3, 2015, 02.29 PM IST |
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$$$$$*$$$$$#MonsoonGupshup with Divyanka Tripathi! #Exclusive!
Happy August readers! Hope, you guys are having a good time and to make it extra good, we present you our next #MonsoonGupshup feature with the very beautiful Divyanka Tripathi.
Do you like the earthly fragrance after the rains?
I absolutely love it. No scent can be more romantic than the fragrance which fills the atmosphere after the rains.
Any memorable moment of paper boats in childhood?
We used to release the paper boats in the lake water and then would wait to see, who's boat survives the waves and lasts the longest in the lake.
As the rain pours, what would you like to gorge upon?
The bread rolls that my Mumma makes during the rains and unfortunately gone are the days of Maggi or else even it used to be my favourite monsoon delicacy.
Have you ever danced in rains?
Oh Yes. In fact, we used to carry a portable stereo system with us outside to enjoy it all the more.
When was the last time you got drenched?
I just need an excuse to get drench and I got drenched so many times that I don't even remember, when was the last time. (Laughs)
Which song you humm when it's raining?
My favourite rain numbers are - Lagi aaj saawan ki phir woh ladi hai, Piya Basanti re and Ye zameen ruk jaaye.
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$$$$$*$$$$$Who Made 'Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' Actress Divyanka Tripathi Proud?
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"Yeh Hai Mohabbatein" actress Divyanka Tripathi's career is on a high at present, and so it's difficult to gauge what exactly would be her "moment of pride".
The leading TV actress is extremely proud of her mother, Neelam Tripathi, who reportedly delivered a Bharata Natyam performance at the age of 50 under the guidance of Guru Lata Singh Munshi.
"When I was a kid, my mother used to take me to Bharat Natyam classes, Rabindra Sangeet classes, get me ready for my performances. Now, I am here to watch her perform. It was a wonderful feeling doing her makeup, touch-up today," Divyanka told HT city (Bhopal).
She also opined that a woman shouldn't give up on her dreams after having a child, adding how her mother pursued her passion even after she was content with her kids' careers.
"I have seen women forgetting their dreams and passion after child birth. When my mother was satisfied with our careers, she started reliving her passion. Even my father is very supportive of it," she further elaborated.
In other news, Divyanka's show is gearing up for a couple of interesting episodes in which Ishita (Divyanka) and Raman (Karan Patel) will be seen consummating their marriage. While the fans of the show are thrilled about the upcoming track, they are not too pleased with the reports of Shagun (Anita Hassanandani) turning into a surrogate mother for the couple's baby.
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TV actresses talk about the safety aspect on the sets
Divyanka Tripathi from 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein'
Entering a new makeup room always gives me jitters. I make sure that I look around for anything suspicious. I have my spot boy make sure that curtains are not see-through and if all the locks are intact. I don't let random people enter my room once I occupy it.
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Divyanka Tripathi: People Thought I Was Nude In My Consummation Scene
In an exclusive chat with 9xe.com, the Yeh Hai Mohabbatein actress speaks her mind out
Divyanka Tripathi's is a story of triumph over emotional crisis, a story of a woman's dreams handholding her out of a terrible break-up from a decade-old relationship. The actress, who is back in the spotlight with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, pours her heart out to
9xe.com.
Your second innings is going pretty well with Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. Had you expected this?No. It's all a surprise because we started off with practically no expectations. I thought it's just another show with Ekta Kapoor and Star Plus. They were teaming up after really long, so I knew the show has some promise despite the 11 pm slot. We waited for a year before going on floors because Star Plus didn't have slots. They opened up the 11 pm slot for us, and today it's part of prime time.
Why did you take a sabbatical after your first show, Banoo Main Teri Dulhan?I had sustained back injuries while shooting Dulhan. So, I took a year-long break to rest my back. Then Mr. And Mrs. Sharma Allahabadwale came my way. I worked in two more comedy shows and then sat home for a year again before I got Yeh Hai Mohabbatein.
What do you think went wrong?I came without a mentor and ended up making a lot of mistakes. I wasn't diplomatic and didn't know how to map my career. Besides, no one wanted to cast Tulsi, Parvati and Vidya in another role besides what they were famous for. So many producers have told me that your character in Dulhan is so famous that we can't repeat you; it won't work for the show. I was almost finalised for so many shows and then dropped for the sake of a new face.
Go on...After doing Mr. And Mrs. Sharma Allahabadwale, I was stereotyped as a comic heroine. So, no one thought of casting me in a daily show. And then Ekta Kapoor's imagination worked!
Who stood by you during this tough phase?My parents stood by me, though they were shuttling between Bhopal and Mumbai. Rajesh Kumar was there to guide me. And of course, there was Ssharad (Malhotra), who I was dating then.
Do you talk to Ssharad now?No. I don't.
Can you forgive him for leaving you emotionally drained?I don't want to talk about that.
Aren't your parents pressurising you to get married now?No, but they are worried. Now that I am single again, they care more for me. My father calls me every night to check on me. That troubles me because I can understand there are many things on their mind.
Are you wary of getting into another relationship again?I'm a hardcore romantic but I am little guarded when I talk to anyone now. I am scared of even talking to boys. Kahin dhokha to nahi ho jayega - that thought plays on loop. Anyway, I am not in a hurry to date or marry. I'll take my own sweet time to find the right guy and then, eventually think of settling down.
Has the break-up made you a better person or worse?It's difficult to come out of a relationship but I have come out of it, and as a stronger person. I'm now the Divyanka I used to be 10 years ago. I'm once again talkative, adventurous and positive but I don't let my guard down.
Men must have made advances as soon as your break-up became public?Lots of advances...I suddenly had single men texting me and I'd wonder what happened to them. Why are they so concerned? I knew it was not the right time to respond to any of them.
TV shows are fast becoming bold, especially with their romantic scenes. Sakshi Tanwar's scenes with Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain, for instance. Don't you think?I love how she has carried herself so far. She gets into the skin of her character. And bold is just a word which people use to categorise a scene. Doesn't a woman sleep with her husband? Don't they make babies like that? It's natural. If I'm convinced that a scene is required for the story to move forward, I'll do it.
Recently, your consummation scene was quite a hit. What were the reactions?It was the 7.30 pm slot, so, it had to be toned down. But even that got me a lot of flak. I was wearing an off- shoulder gown. I slipped its sleeve beneath my arms so it looked like a bare shoulder and put a blanket on top. People were ranting on social media, questioning me how I could go nude for a scene. I asked them what made them think that I was nude. It was just a suggestive scene. But I think many were also disappointed because they wanted to see more.
Did you have fewer people on sets for shooting that scene?Yes, I had kicked out people from the sets. You know when we're shooting such scenes, the crowd multiplies, so much so that we can sell tickets and make money. I asked the director to keep a small team for that scene because artistes need that freedom to work. No one wants people ogling at them and judging them.
Yeh Hai Mohabbatein has helped you become friends with Ekta, right?I adore and respect her.
What's your equation with Karan Patel, your co-star? Rumours have it that you two don't get along...Karan is a moody person but a wonderful actor. We have a decent rapport. Kabhi kabhi hum dono ek doosre se naakhush hote hain but we have stayed professional on sets. We've never fought at work.
Apparently, he abused you over the phone. True?He never abused me; he has always been courteous. I had heard so much about him before we started working. So, I decided to speak to him and break the ice. When we spoke, he told me that he has left his door open for me to walk in and check with him instead of believing hearsay. And vice versa. We don't let faltu talks interfere with our work.
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500 Girls took oath saying "Main Bhi Ishita" - City Bhaskar, Bhopal
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$$$$$*$$$$$How Divyanka handled an emotional fan!
When a Delhi girl Kalash came on the sets of Ye Hai Mohabbatein' to meet her screen idol Ishita' aka Divyanka Tripathi, little did she knew that the meeting will turn out so emotional for her.
Draped in glorious peacock blue sari Diyanka was looking every inch Indian Beauty'. As soon as Divyanka finished her scene, her assistant introduced her to Kalash who was waiting patiently outside the actress's make up room. The moment Kalash, an aspiring actress herself came face to face with her favourite artist, the former literally burst into tears.
Touched by her love, Divyanka left no time in enveloping emotional Kalash in a warm hug and soothed her. Television's favourite bahu then took teary eyed fan to her make-up room and had a candid chat with her. Not only that, Divyanka also autographed a beautiful memento for her fan.
Television's favourite bahu then took teary eyed fan to her make-up room and had a candid chat with her. Not only that, Divyanka also autographed a beautiful memento for her fan.
Divyanka made co-star Vivek Dahiya, the handsome ACP Abhishek' to join in the selfie with ecstatic Kalash. It was definitely the most memorable day for Kalash who not only met in person her darling Ishita' but also came to know the personal warm side of the glamorous actress.
- Gayatri Kolwankar
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